Special Education Law

By SMANN207

  • Council for Exceptional Children

    The CEC was formed by a group of administrators at a summer session at Columbia University. The CEC added professional standards for working in the field of special education. The CEC is an extremely helpful resource to this day in the field of special education. 100 Happenings from CEC’s First 100 Years. (n.d.). Council for Exceptional Children. https://exceptionalchildren.org/100/history

  • Brown vs Board of Education

    This was a landmark Supreme Court case that ruled it is unconstitutional to separate in schools on the basis of race. "Separate but equal" has no place in education. Brown v. Board of Education (1954). (2024, March 18). National Archives. https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/brown-v-board-of-education

  • Education of Handicapped Act

    The EHA guaranteed a free and appropriate education, FAPE, for all students in every state and locality. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2024, February 16). A history of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. https://sites.ed.gov/idea/IDEA-History

  • Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia

    Another landmark case in United States history, Mills vs Board of Education, ruled that students with disabilities cannot be denied education because of the cost of accomodations to the district. Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia (1972) | Embryo Project Encyclopedia. (2022, June 14). https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/mills-v-board-education-district-columbia-1972

  • Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    This act opened the doors for people with disabilities to enter the federal and federal contractor workforce. Employment Protections Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: 50 Years of Protecting Americans with Disabilities in the Workplace. (n.d.). US EEOC. https://www.eeoc.gov/employment-protections-under-rehabilitation-act-1973-50-years-protecting-americans-disabilities

  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    The purpose of the act is to support states and localities in providing equal access to education for children with disabilities. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2024, February 16). A history of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. https://sites.ed.gov/idea/IDEA-History

  • Americans with Disabilities Act

    The ADA of 1990 prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in the workforce, educaiton, transportationand access to state and local government services. Americans with Disabilities Act. (n.d.). DOL. https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/disability/ada

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    Under IDEA, public schools are required to provide a free and appropriate education to all students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. Background and history of IDEA in special education. (n.d.). https://undivided.io/resources/background-and-history-of-idea-in-special-education-116

  • Olmstead v. L.C

    The Supreme Court ruling held that unjustified segregation of people with disabilities is discrimination and against the ADA. That public enitites must provide community based services. Olmstead: Community Integration for Everyone -- About Us page. (n.d.). https://archive.ada.gov/olmstead/olmstead_about.htm

  • No Child Left Behind Act

    The goal of NCLB were the focus of students in poverty, students of color, students receiving special education services, and english as a second language students. This was replaced by the Every Student Succeeds Act. Lee, A. M., JD. (2023, November 22). What is No Child Left Behind (NCLB)? Understood. https://www.understood.org/en/articles/no-child-left-behind-nclb-what-you-need-to-know

  • Introduction to Response to Intervention

    RTI helps identifiy learning disabilities and other learning and behavior issues, provide academic quality, and improve the instructional process. Understanding Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). (2001, April 25). KU SOE. https://educationonline.ku.edu/community/what-is-response-to-intervention

  • Every Student Succeeds Act

    The ESSA replaced the NCLB Act in 2015. The purpose is to provide all children significant opportunities to receive a high quality education and close the achievement gaps. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). (n.d.). Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). https://www.everystudentsucceedsact.org/